The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 (11 - 13) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 (09 - 12)
€ 17,000

€ 19,300

€ 17,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mazda 3 1.6 is 1.6 inches longer, 2.3 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.6.
Mazda 3 1.6
Opel Astra 1.6
57.9
69.1
77
59.4
71.4
79.3
69.1 in
Width
71.4 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
57.9 in
Height
59.4 in
103.9
175.6
105.7
174
175.6 in
Length
174 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6
Opel Astra 1.6
2800 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
227 lb
7.5 %

General
Mazda 3 1.6
Opel Astra 1.6
BL
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6
Opel Astra 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
104 hp
113 hp
Opel Astra 1.6
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
107 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6
Opel Astra 1.6
112 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6
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26.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.79 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
26.92 lb/hp
26.79 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
37 mpg
37 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
28 mpg
city
28 mpg
45 mpg
highway
46 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
534 mi
Range
552 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
534 mi
552 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
Environmental Impact
121.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
119.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
121.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6
Opel Astra 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft